Nancy designed the I Sew For Fun Cute Key Fobs Collection to introduce her granddaughters to machine embroidery. Enjoy the experience of stitching the designs as a team. Choose from 15 cute key fob designs—all designs are stitched entirely in the hoop!

Hoop tear-away stabilizer and stitch the outline.

Place felt shape within the stitching line.

Per instructions, prepare felt shape, and glue to back of stabilizer covering stitching line.

Stitch felt shape in place.

Add additional felt shapes to build the design.

Advance through the thread changes and stitch the felt shape into place.

77 Comments

I would begin making the bunny for Easter. My four granddaughters will love to share any of the great key fobs with their friends!

Mary GreenJanuary 13, 2018

Kitty and bunny, one for each granddaughter.
I don’t have an embroidery machine but my public library has one in the Maker Spot they opened several years ago with a grant. I have taken the intro class so can use it anytime the library is open. We also have 2 sewing machines and a long-arm, as well as a scrollsaw, 3-D printer and many classes. https://www.themakerspot.org/

Barb RitchieJanuary 13, 2018

I will sew the butterfly first. The butterfly is the mascot for the nursing home where I work. The little ladies will love adding a butterfly to their walker decorations.

diane cJanuary 12, 2018

All of them — I have been looking a key fob pattern and these would be perfect.

Theresa SherlockJanuary 11, 2018

I’d do the Christmas tree for use as gift tags. The snowflake would be good too.

Annette CanonicaJanuary 11, 2018

I would make a bunch of the puppy for friends who have dogs!

GAIL HARDOCKJanuary 10, 2018

I would sew the butterfly first as my grandaughter just loves butterflies. Thank you for offering this contest!

Bonnie TeutebergJanuary 10, 2018

Love, love, love the owl.

Linda EJanuary 10, 2018

I would stitch the sunglasses first, with hopes of summer!

TammieJanuary 10, 2018

the butterfly, as my grandson loves them and likes to try and catch them to see the designs on their wings

TammieJanuary 10, 2018

I would like to start the butterfly as my grandson loves to hunt them down and look at the beautiful designs on them.

KarenJanuary 10, 2018

The cat and the bunny tie for first place in my opinion! Thanks for sharing!

KarenJanuary 10, 2018

I think the cat and bunny are a tie for being first! Thanks for sharing!

Carol BaloghJanuary 10, 2018

Loved the bunny and the butterfly.

angi harrellJanuary 10, 2018

The heart for Valentine gifts for friends.

BrendaJanuary 10, 2018

I would have to make the sunglasses since. I have to wear dark prescription eyeglasses due to light sensitivity. THANK YOU

Gail BeamJanuary 9, 2018

These are so cute! I would stitch the puppy dog.

BereniceJanuary 9, 2018

Those Glasses!

JuneJanuary 9, 2018

I would stitch the owl for my eldest granddaughter✔ then the butterfly for the next g’daughter✔ and for my last g’daughter the sunglasses✔. My one and only g’son would get the soccer ball✔. Then ALL of the rest – they are so very cute!

Pat BerkanJanuary 9, 2018

Love them all, and will make several for my little grandchildren! But I will make that cute bunny first!

Sherry CreechJanuary 9, 2018

I will stitch the soccer ball for my grandson.

SharonJanuary 9, 2018

I would do the butterfly first!

kathyJanuary 9, 2018

Love these designs!!!!!!So cute. Many ideas are floating around in my head

Merri Lynn VossJanuary 9, 2018

Love the puppy dog.

Lynn BreinerJanuary 9, 2018

I would stitch the heart first, followed by the owl. I love all of them.

ELLIE ZAKJanuary 9, 2018

I would sew the puppy for my nephew and the heart for my niece, the fobs would work great with their school backpacks so the home keys would not be forgotten or lost.

Lynne ParkerJanuary 9, 2018

I would do the butterfly first

Brenda NanceJanuary 9, 2018

The owl would be first. Then all the rest. My granddaughters would love these.

BridgetJanuary 9, 2018

I would stitch the puppy first!

Helen norwodJanuary 9, 2018

This is great but you could apply the same idea’s to making pot holders also

KimJanuary 9, 2018

I was looking for just this pattern. Would like to make some key fobs..I would stitch the kitty first then the owl.

Tammy CarneyJanuary 9, 2018

I would stitch the kitten. I love both Dodd and cats, but have such a connection to my kitties.

Cyndi DuffinJanuary 9, 2018

I would stitch the kitty. My great niece is a big fan of kitties. Once I completed that one, my other nieces & nephews would want one too!!

Cathy TiedeJanuary 9, 2018

Love the heart! Been looking for something like this to make name tags for bridal party’s tote bags!

LorieJanuary 9, 2018

All are so cute it is hard to choose but I would stitch the owl first.

Edna MarksJanuary 9, 2018

Definitely make the dog first, but they are all so cute.

Susan SorrellsJanuary 9, 2018

First I would make the butterfly, to make sure I am doing things properly. Then I would organize a sew date with my granddaughters and let them choose,

Brenda BeaneJanuary 9, 2018

I would love the butterfly for myself and the kitty for my sewing bud.

BonnyeJanuary 9, 2018

They are all sooo cute. I would make the dog. My son just got a new puppy.

ClovisJanuary 9, 2018

I like the sunglasses key fob.

Patricia McDonaldJanuary 9, 2018

I have seven granddaughters that would love to learn to make these but I would love to make butterfly for the youngest granddaughter

MelissaJanuary 9, 2018

I think , since spring is coming I would start with the butterfly or the bunny because Easter is coming.

Jan SponderJanuary 9, 2018

With a couple of granddaughters who LOVE mermaids, I’d just HAVE to do that first!

Tamela HannaJanuary 9, 2018

I would stitch out the dog to remind me of my beloved Barkley.

Susan TJanuary 9, 2018

The mermaid tail with metallic thread. Too cute!

Doreen LinehanJanuary 9, 2018

It’s a toss up between the butterfly & the puppy.

Diana HarrisJanuary 9, 2018

I would do the Kitten first as I have 2 Kittens and my 6 year old grand daughter loves to come over and play with them, but I would do all as every Christmas I make gifts for 24 children and they would be perfect for assorted ages and boys and girls.

Jackie GehrkeJanuary 9, 2018

I would stitch the hearts first as Valentine gifts for my granddaughters and then the kitten for me.

BETTY MANOULIANJanuary 9, 2018

All of these are so cute but I don’t have an embroidery machine. So, I will try to adapt the patterns to a regular sewing machine and some hand embroidery/stitching.

CINDYJanuary 9, 2018

they are all adorable… surely to be treasured; I would certainly do the heart.. we need more love “everywhere in our world”.. this surely would be ideal.

JudyJanuary 9, 2018

I have a great grand daughter who loves all things owl so I know that will be her first pick. Then two grand daughters play soccer so they would like to do the ball.

KarenJanuary 9, 2018

I would make the butterfly first.

KarenJanuary 9, 2018

I would make the butterfly first because my granddaughter would say, “I’m a pretty, little butterfly”.

PamJanuary 9, 2018

I would make the kitty for my niece. Cute designs.

Susan SpiersJanuary 9, 2018

I love butterflies, so the butterfly key fob will be the first! Thank you, Susan

Jan HJanuary 9, 2018

I would love to make the kitty for my friend who just lost her precious kitty. Maybe I could embroider the name on the back side. Thank you!

MarthaJanuary 9, 2018

Loving the Kitty for my niece. I really think these would be great on anyones bags. Great for easy identification of luggage. I know mine would have several.

Donna FecteauJanuary 9, 2018

Oh my goodness those are cute! It is hard to pick one but I think my first would be the dog. I love the idea of them as zipper pulls.

Ellen RittenhouseJanuary 9, 2018

Where does one start with such cute designs?! My first will be the heart for Valentine’s Day gifts for grandchildren and then many of the others for friends and family.

Barbara LussierJanuary 9, 2018

I might not stitch any of them, but my 6 granddaughters would love to do this. They all have combination sewing/embroidery machines and love to embroider fun stuff.

GretchenJanuary 9, 2018

I would make the soccer ball first. My grandson loves soccer and was a great goalie until he developed a severe vestibular disorder causing major dizziness. He can’t play anymore but still loves the game and just got a car. That would be a great fob for his car keys.

The music note for my granddaughter who just began her student teaching with music this week. She is a senior @ Huntington University, Huntington, IN and majoring in music.
But I do like many of them and would love to stitch them out as a birthday gift to the ladies of my church.

Sidney McwhorterJanuary 9, 2018

I would have to make the heart fob first. I collect all things of heart & moose related! The second fob would be either the butterfly or the bunny. They are adorable!

Carol NetzlerJanuary 9, 2018

Definitely the glasses. My granddaughter would love all of the fobs, but the glasses would be a hit with her!

margaretJanuary 9, 2018

love the heart – then any that would be a match for family/friends

Roberta WareJanuary 9, 2018

I would make the soccer ball for my nieces and nephews who play soccer first. Then the butterfly for myself!

Marilyn LongdenJanuary 9, 2018

I would definitely be making these. I have two grand-daughters who would love one each. Plus my adult children would each receive at least one each.

Sharon CaplesJanuary 9, 2018

I will make the music note first. I have a friend who is a music teacher at two elementary schools. She loves items with musical notes and they are hard to find.

LoriJanuary 9, 2018

The butterfly, but I would do all of them.

Jennifer MeadJanuary 9, 2018

I would make the puppy first! I have so many dog loving friends, and they all would love to have one of these!

Rosalind GutierrezJanuary 9, 2018

I would dive into the Sunglasses design as it is perfect for my beach loving granddaughter.

GrapenutquilterJanuary 9, 2018

Butterfly in honor of my mother! And then all of them!!! Can’t wait to get started.